Community faith calendar

Friendly Valley serviceWho: The Friendly Valley Community Church (United Methodist)What: Pastor Stan Fix will present from the Peoples Choice Sermon Series, “Freely, Freely,” based on Matthew 9:35-10:8 and Romans 5:1-8. Special music by Chan Shaw on flute. Fellowship and coffee will follow the service. All are welcome.When: 10 a.m. Sunday Where: 19246 Ave. of the Oaks in NewhallContact: (661) 251-1311

‘My Scripture’Who: Unitarian Universalists of Santa Clarita ValleyWhat: Circle Service: “My Scripture,” members will share their personal spiritual “scriptures” be they biblical, poetic or quotations from prophetic men and women.When: 10:30 a.m. SundayWhere: Senior Center located at 22900 Market St. in Santa ClaritaContact: www.uuofscv.org

Grief supportWho: The Friendly Valley Community Church (United Methodist) What: “Grief: A Journey of Healing,” For those who grieve, or who want to be prepared to help themselves or others. Dr. Stan Fix will lead a two-session series on healthy, practical ways of working through loss. Course includes video. No charge.When: Wednesdays, Aug. 18 and 25, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Where: 19246 Ave. of the Oaks in NewhallContact: RSVP by calling (661) 251-1311|

Heart of Christianity studyWho: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church summer discussion groupWhat: Study, “The Heart of Christianity: Discovering a Life of Faith,” by Christian scholar Marcus Borg, a professor of religion and culture at Oregon State University. Borg’s book explains how the Christian faith can be “a way of the heart,” “an opening of the heart,” and “a heart for justice.” His book, and the discussion, will touch on what Jesus of Nazareth’s earthly ministry was really about. The informal discussion group is open to all seekers of a more meaningful Christian life in the Santa Clarita Valley community. Copies of the study book will be available at the meeting. No reservation is necessary. When: 9 to 10 a.m. beginning Sunday, Aug. 15 to Aug. 22 and 29Where: St. Stephen’s Spurling Hall located at 24901 Orchard Village Road in ValenciaContact: (661) 259-7307

Helping AIDS patientsWho: St. Stephen’s Episcopal ChurchWhat: Members of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and the Lutheran Church of Hope will prepare and distribute bag lunches for AIDS patients at The Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. The program is run by donations and is free to those who wish to volunteer.When: 9:45 a.m. on the third Thursday of every month.Where: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church at 24901 Orchard Village Road in Santa ClaritaContact: (661) 259-7307